saltine

noun

sal·​tine sȯl-ˈtēn How to pronounce saltine (audio)
: a thin crisp cracker usually sprinkled with salt

Examples of saltine in a Sentence

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Just spread saltines on a sheet pan, drizzle on butter or oil, and a bevy of spices, including more red pepper flakes than seems prudent, yet their kick doesn't hurt much. Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024 After the toffee has boiled for about 3 minutes, evenly pour it onto the saltine crackers. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024 Oyster Pie is a Lowcountry specialty: Oyster Pie contains potatoes and cream, much like a gratin, but it's topped with buttery crunchy crackers or saltines. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024 Others advise the dad to just send in a box of saltines with the regular snacks. Victoria Edel, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for saltine 

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saltine was in 1907

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“Saltine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saltine. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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saltine

noun
sal·​tine sȯl-ˈtēn How to pronounce saltine (audio)
: a square crisp cracker usually sprinkled with salt
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